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        • The Veils
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          The Veils Return with New Album “Fragile World” — Hear “Lungs” and See UK Dates

          February 27, 2026

          Following the critically acclaimed release of ‘Asphodels’ in 2025, The Veils quickly return with a bold and invigorated new album titled ‘Fragile World’, out 19 June on V2 Records. The first single ‘Lungs’ is released […]

          Little Barrie
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          Little Barrie Announce ‘Gravity Freeze’ Out 22 May 2026 – Hear ‘More Bad Miles Of Road’

          February 26, 2026

          Little Barrie announce details of their new album Gravity Freeze, released Friday 22nd May 2026 on Easy Eye Sound. The trio, fronted by in-demand guitarist Barrie Cadogan, also have today shared the first single, ‘More […]

          Peter Gabriel
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          Peter Gabriel Announces 2003 Live Album ‘In The Big Room’ – Out March 13, 2026

          February 26, 2026

          Peter Gabriel will release the live album ‘In The Big Room’ on 13 March 2026. In The Big Room captures Peter Gabriel and band recorded live in the Big Room at Real World Studios on […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Iron and Wine - Hen’s Teeth
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Iron and Wine – Hen’s Teeth

          February 23, 2026

          Iron and Wine, the moniker of singer/songwriter Samuel Beam, is releasing his much anticipated follow up to 2024’s Light Verse at the end of February. Hen’s Teeth is a slightly darker sibling to Beam’s poetic […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Nothing - A Short History Of Decay
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Nothing – A Short History Of Decay

          February 20, 2026

          Philadelphia shoegaze standard-bearers Nothing return in 2026 with A Short History Of Decay, a record that feels less like a reinvention and more like a reaffirmation of everything they’ve quietly perfected over the past decade […]

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N - Esther Yi
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

          October 30, 2023

          K-Pop has reached an international audience. This year, BLACKPINK made history as the first K-pop band to headline a major UK festival at Hyde Park. The media’s coverage of BTS member’s enlistment into compulsory military […]

          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes

          August 29, 2023

          How does one become qualified to write a fictional music novel? The author of Sophomore Songs offers some clues. Growing up reading NME, doing a stint at Clash, drumming for several bands on and off, and […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2's discography 2
          Classic Albums

          ‘Pop’ at 26: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

          March 3, 2022

          In March of 1997, 26 years ago, U2 released their much anticipated ninth studio album POP; for fans and critics alike, it quickly became their most polarizing release. There is a prevailing feeling that POP […]

          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran 2
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          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

          June 17, 2021

          This week sees the 40th anniversary of Duran Duran’s self-titled debut album. XS Noize looks back on this momentous release from a band that would become the ‘Fab Five’ of the ‘80s. It was December […]

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          LIVE REVIEW: Jack Savoretti and Katherine Jenkins Unite for War Child at London’s Emerald Theatre Credit Wiktoria Wolny
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Jack Savoretti and Katherine Jenkins Unite for War Child at London’s Emerald Theatre

          February 26, 2026

          In the heart of London’s Embankment, the recently opened Emerald Theatre feels part The Great Gatsby, part Emerald City — lavish, theatrical and unapologetically opulent. The room glows in rich green tones and, with its […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London photos by Martin
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London

          February 21, 2026

          Of Monsters and Men first broke through in 2010 after winning Músíktilraunir, Iceland’s annual Battle of the Bands. That early victory propelled the then-emerging collective onto the international stage, leading to a European Border Breakers […]

        • Round Up

          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
          Round Up

          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018

          December 22, 2018

          2018 has been an incredible year for albums. The year saw the strongest new acts in decades release their debuts, as well as a number of alternative legends returning to top form. The world of dance […]

          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP
          Round Up

          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

          October 29, 2018

          Welcome to the October 2018 edition of our monthly new music playlist, which is available to listen to and watch via YouTube. If you enjoy any of the songs featured here, we encourage you to support […]

        • In Focus

          IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show Credit: Denise Esposito
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show

          February 6, 2026

          On 3 February, Ash returned to La Scala for a blistering, high-energy London show. Packed wall to wall, the venue buzzed as the trio tore through a career-spanning set, seamlessly weaving in new material from […]

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

          January 11, 2026

          Biffy Clyro put on a brilliant show at the 3Arena on Saturday, 10 January, delivering a set that was as heavy and intense as it was open and emotional. The sold-out Dublin crowd were treated […]

  • Gigs
        • Hans Zimmer
          Gigs

          Hans Zimmer: The ultimate fan’s guide

          August 27, 2025

          Hans Zimmer, the genius behind Hollywood’s most unforgettable scores, is back on tour with an electrifying live experience to share with his fans. From “Inception” to “Dune”, Zimmer is preparing to transform his soundscapes into […]

          Andrea Bocelli
          Gigs

          The ultimate fans guide to seeing Andrea Bocelli in Amsterdam

          August 21, 2025

          The Italian tenor, Andrea Bocelli, will be at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on March 29 and 30, 2026. The show will feature a mix of operatic tracks, pop songs, and classical repertoire. Bocelli is […]

          Eros Ramazzotti
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          Eros Ramazzotti: Dates, venues, tickets and more

          August 18, 2025

          To celebrate the 40th anniversary of his breakout single, “Una Storia Importante”, Eros Ramazzotti will be performing live on some of the grandest stages across Europe, Latin America, and North America. Ramazzotti is a world-renowned […]

  • Interviews
        • Jordan Anthony
          Interviews

          Jordan Anthony on “Lost In LA”, Finding His Voice in LA & Dream Tour Plans

          February 10, 2026

          He may only be 20, but Perth-born, LA-based artist Jordan Anthony already has more experience within the music industry than many might expect. He was writing songs and playing instruments before he hit double digits, […]

          TAVE
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          INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go

          November 11, 2025

          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

          :Panic :Over
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          INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

          October 16, 2025

          Neal McClelland meets the Northern Irish band whose anthemic sound is turning heads from Belfast to Tokyo. There’s something electric about catching a band right before liftoff — that mix of confidence, humour, and disbelief […]

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          Podcast

          Archive’s Dave Pen on ‘Glass Minds’ and evolving after 30 years | XS Noize Podcast #272

          February 24, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Dave Pen of Archive to talk about Glass Minds — the band’s 13th studio album and a bold new chapter in a […]

          Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on Re-Examining Howl | XS Noize Podcast #271
          Podcast

          Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on Re-Examining Howl | XS Noize Podcast #271

          February 17, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club to revisit Howl — the band’s third album and a bold creative left turn […]

          Mark Shaw - Then Jerico | XS Noize Podcast #270
          Podcast

          Mark Shaw of Then Jerico on The Return, legacy, and bringing the full band show to Ireland | XS Noize Podcast #270

          February 10, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Mark Shaw of Then Jerico to talk about The Return — a moment that reconnects legacy, live energy, and purpose as the […]

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Archive’s Dave Pen on ‘Glass Minds’ and evolving after 30 years | XS Noize Podcast #272

February 24, 2026 XS Noize

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Dave Pen of Archive to talk about Glass Minds — the band’s 13th studio album and a bold new chapter in a […]

ARCHIVE
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ARCHIVE share new single ‘City Walls’ from forthcoming album ‘Glass Minds’

January 13, 2026 XS Noize

ARCHIVE, the unique, enigmatic and acclaimed collective who formed in Croydon, South London in 1994, have today shared ‘City Walls’, the latest single from their forthcoming 13th studio album Glass Minds, which is released on […]

ARCHIVE
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Archive announce new album ‘Glass Minds’ and share first single ‘Look At Us’

September 10, 2025 XS Noize

ARCHIVE, the unique, enigmatic and acclaimed collective who formed in Croydon, South London in 1994, have today announced details of their 13th studio album Glass Minds, which is released on Friday 27th February 2026 via the band’s own Dangervisit label through [PIAS]. Talking about ‘Look […]

Dave Pen 
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Archive and BirdPen Frontman Dave Pen Drops New Single ‘No Hiding’— From Upcoming Second Solo Album Out October 2025

July 11, 2025 XS Noize

Dave Pen is a south coast-based vocalist and guitarist who is also one half of BirdPen and co-frontman with the experimental trip-rock collective Archive, who have built a huge continental fanbase across three decades of activity […]

We Are Bodies
Podcast

Dave Pen of Electro-Prog Duo We Are Bodies Talks New Album ‘The Love Was All We Had’ | XS Noize Podcast #217

March 10, 2025 XS Noize

In this episode of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar interviews Dave Pen, one-half of the anthemic electro-prog duo We Are Bodies and a key member of Archive and BirdPen. Dave Pen and Robin […]

we are bodies
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Anthemic electro-prog duo We Are Bodies release new album ‘The Love Was All We Had’

December 13, 2024 XS Noize

We Are Bodies is the British duo of Dave Pen and Robin Foster. They create anthemic electro-prog soundscapes that combine guitars and electronics with lyrical subjects inspired by love, loss, paranoia and….robots. Dave Pen is […]

Archive
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ARCHIVE announce ‘Call To Arms & Angels (Deluxe Edition)’ & share video for new single ‘Vice’

September 1, 2023 XS Noize

Acclaimed South London collective Archive announce the release of Call To Arms & Angels (Deluxe Edition) ahead of the band’s mammoth European tour, which kicks off October 5. The Deluxe Edition of the band’s twelfth […]

Darius Keeler
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ARCHIVE – Call To Arms & Angels European Tour Rescheduled

August 23, 2022 XS Noize

Archive have announced the forced rescheduling of their European tour later this year after founding member Darius Keeler was diagnosed with cancer. The tour in support of the band’s twelfth studio album, Call To Arms […]

Archive
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ARCHIVE announce the vinyl reissue of their 1999 international breakthrough album Take My Head

July 25, 2022 XS Noize

Archive, the acclaimed south London collective, announce the reissue of their 1999 international breakthrough album Take My Head, available on vinyl for the first time since its original release. It will be released on 26 […]

INTERVIEW: Darius Keeler discusses Archive’s new album ‘Call To Arms & Angels’ 1
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INTERVIEW: Darius Keeler discusses Archive’s new album ‘Call To Arms & Angels’

April 7, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #78 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Darius Keeler from the acclaimed South London collective, Archive to talk about their brand new album ‘Call To Arms & Angels’ The […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Archive share new single ‘We Are The Same’ & announce ‘Call To Arms & Angels Tour’ 1
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Archive share new single ‘We Are The Same’ & announce ‘Call To Arms & Angels Tour’

March 15, 2022 XS Noize

South London collective Archive today announced their most extensive tour to date. The Call To Arms & Angels Tour takes place in October and November 2022 and sees the band play some of the most […]

ARCHIVE release ‘Night People’ the second track from their forthcoming documentary soundtrack
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ARCHIVE release ‘Night People’ the second track from their forthcoming documentary soundtrack

February 10, 2022 XS Noize

Archive, the celebrated south London collective, release ‘Night People’, the second single from their forthcoming documentary ‘Super8: A Call To Arms & Angels’ – which charts the writing and recording of the band’s 12th studio […]

South London collective ARCHIVE release video for new single ‘Fear There & Everywhere’
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South London collective ARCHIVE release video for new single ‘Fear There & Everywhere’

January 19, 2022 XS Noize

Archive, the acclaimed south London collective, have today released ‘Fear There & Everywhere’ – the third single is taken from their highly anticipated and first studio album in six years – ‘Call To Arms & […]

South London collective ARCHIVE announce new documentary - ‘Super8: A Call To Arms & Angels’
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South London collective ARCHIVE announce new documentary – ‘Super8: A Call To Arms & Angels’

December 14, 2021 XS Noize

Acclaimed South London collective Archive announces, ‘Super8: A Call To Arms & Angels’ – a documentary charting the writing and recording of the band’s 12th studio album to be streamed worldwide on Moment House. Shot […]

South London collective, ARCHIVE announce new album ‘Call To Arms & Angels’ - Hear new single ‘Shouting Within’
New Music

South London collective, ARCHIVE announce new album ‘Call To Arms & Angels’ – Hear new single ‘Shouting Within’

November 2, 2021 XS Noize

Archive, the acclaimed south London collective, announce ‘Call To Arms & Angels’, their brand new album set for release on 8 April 2022 and the album’s second single, ‘Shouting Within’, which is accompanied by a […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: DAVE PEN reveals the video for 'Bound' from his debut solo album ‘Abran Wish & The Light Party’ 1
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VIDEO PREMIERE: DAVE PEN reveals the video for ‘Bound’ from his debut solo album ‘Abran Wish & The Light Party’

October 29, 2021 XS Noize

XS Noize is pleased to exclusively premiere the video for ‘Bound’ by Dave Pen. ‘Bound’ is the third single to be released from ‘Abran Wish & The Light Party’, the debut solo album by Dave […]

Archive and BirdPen frontman DAVE PEN shares video for new single 'Death Of Adele' 1
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Archive and BirdPen frontman DAVE PEN shares video for new single ‘Death Of Adele’

October 4, 2021 XS Noize

‘Death Of Adele’ is the second single to be released from ‘Abran Wish & The Light Party’, the forthcoming debut solo album by Dave Pen. Best known for his role as co-frontman and co-songwriter in […]

ARCHIVE return with epic 14-minute single - ‘Daytime Coma’
New Music

ARCHIVE return with epic 14-minute single – ‘Daytime Coma’

September 15, 2021 XS Noize

South London collective, Archive release their brand new single ‘Daytime Coma’ – an epic yet haunting 14+ minute post-rock behemoth that builds and moves through its entirety, unrelenting in its progression and representing the world […]

Archive and BirdPen frontman DAVE PEN announces his first solo album 'Abran Wish & The Light Party'
New Music

Archive and BirdPen frontman DAVE PEN announces his first solo album ‘Abran Wish & The Light Party’

August 20, 2021 XS Noize

Dave Pen is an integral part of the successful progressive/alternative rock collective Archive as their co-frontman and co-songwriter. He also fronts the alternative rock duo BirdPen and has collaborated with film/TV composer Robin Foster on […]

BIRDPEN share ‘Life In Design’ from new album ‘All Function One’ out March 2021 1
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BIRDPEN share ‘Life In Design’ from new album ‘All Function One’ out March 2021

February 10, 2021 XS Noize

Based on the English south coast, BirdPen mix elements of alternative guitar rock, experimental electronica and Krautrock with cinematic moods, all delivered with powerful and meaningful lyrics. They have released five studio albums to date. […]

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